NRSCF (Nomura Holdings) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


NRSCF Nomura Holdings Inc NRSCF
65 GF Score
Price $8.80
GF Value $7.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nomura Holdings Moat Score?

Nomura Holdings NRSCF 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates NRSCF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Capital Markets companies, Nomura Holdings ranks better than 95.36% on this metric.

Nomura Holdings has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nomura Holdings has Narrow Moat: Nomura Holdings Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its established brand and market presence in financial services. It benefits from some customer loyalty and economies of scale. However, it faces intense competition, limiting its pricing power and market share sustainability.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Nomura Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Nomura Holdings  (OTCPK:NRSCF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Nomura Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

NRSCF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Nomura Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Nomura Holdings Moat Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nomura Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nomura Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Nomura Holdings (NRSCF) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Nomura Holdings ranks #39 out of 841 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Nomura Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Nomura Holdings' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Nomura Holdings ranks #39 out of 841 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nomura Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomura Holdings' Moat Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nomura Holdings ranks #39 out of 841 companies for Moat Score. This places Nomura Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Capital Markets company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Nomura Holdings's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nomura Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Holdings (NRSCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.18, compared to a current price of $8.80 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Nomura Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nomura Holdings (NRSCF), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Nomura Holdings (NRSCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomura Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.80 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.18. GuruFocus considers Nomura Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NRSCF:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $7.18 vs. price of $8.80 (22.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NRSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nomura Holdings Business Description

Address 13-1, Nihonbashi 1-chome, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8645
Nomura Holdings Inc is a financial services group in Japan and operates offices in countries and regions world-wide, including Japan, the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("Hong Kong") through its subsidiaries. The company's clients include individuals, corporations, financial institutions, governments, and governmental agencies. The company's business consists of Wealth Management*, Investment Management, and Wholesale. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the wholesale segment. The Wholesale Division consists of two businesses, Global Markets, which is mainly engaged in the trading, sales, and structuring of financial products, and Investment Banking, which is engaged in advisory, financing, and solutions businesses.
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